Lead Process Engineer (Experienced Professional)

Michelin • Louisville, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Michelin has an immediate opportunity at our Synthetic Rubber (ASRC) chemical plant in Louisville, KY for a Lead Process Engineer to leverage their industrial expertise to support the development and implementation of industrial projects at the site level. This position aligns directly with Michelin's core values in creating a quality product that delivers value to its customers. The Lead Process Engineer will define and develop process solutions through a collaborative approach with stakeholders to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance while delivering value to both customers and business operations teams.

If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by, you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires.

A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, synthetic rubber, polymers, or other continuous process manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work effectively both in a plant environment and in an engineering office setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting project startups, commissioning activities, and process performance verification.
• Effective problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and process/product relationship knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite and ability to become proficient in internal software systems.
• Attention to detail, data accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with process control systems, process measurements, and industrial data analysis tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support operational teams through process optimization studies, de-bottleneck efforts, and technical contributions to capital projects.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, operations, maintenance, reliability, and technical teams to define and implement functional specifications that achieve project objectives.
• Develop process design packages including process descriptions, design calculations, equipment specifications, control philosophies, mass and energy balances, and process engineering studies.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities to ensure projects are safely and successfully integrated into plant operations.
• Provide technical mentorship and process engineering expertise across the site as needed.
• Collaborate with site and central technical resources to ensure solutions align with Michelin standards and long-term process strategy.
• Support process safety activities including PHA, HAZOP, MOC reviews, and other risk assessments.
• Support project qualification and quality planning activities in partnership with the site quality organization.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and support updates to plant drawings and technical records.
• Review and verify process engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, operating envelopes, control narratives, and startup documentation.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior